Analysis Can Gulf states slash costly reliance on Western consultancies? A one-year ban on PwC acquiring work in Saudi Arabia has highlighted the Gulf states' dependency on Western firms and the need to develop local consultancies and talent. By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Analysis Can Saudi Arabia afford giga-projects with oil prices under $75 per barrel? Riyadh could soon run a current account deficit as oil revenue declines amid huge spending commitments toward ambitious Vision 2030 projects. Saudi-led OPEC has also deferred an output increase plan to allow more time to reach desired oil prices. By Jennifer Gnana , Samuel Wendel
UAE's final unit of Barakah nuclear reactor hooked to grid: What we know The Emirates is the only Gulf country with a nuclear power program, though neighboring Saudi Arabia also has atomic power ambitions. United Arab Emirates
Saudi entity denies its ship hit as Houthis claim attack on Greek tanker Saudi Arabia's national shipping company Bahri denied reports that its tanker Amjad came under attack by the Houthis, the Yemeni armed group that has stepped up attacks on oil tankers in the Red Sea. Yemen
Analysis Telegram CEO's arrest spotlights UAE’s investment-based citizenship laws By Jennifer Gnana In Dubai, reporting on Gulf energy policy and politics
Saudi Public Investment Fund partners with BlackRock The US investment firm also signed a cooperation deal with the UAE earlier this year. Legacy: Gulf
The Gulf Briefing: green deals and oil talks at COP27 In this weekly newsletter, Sebastian Castelier rounds up the biggest Gulf stories from the region. Legacy: Gulf
UAE senior official: country's strategic ties "unequivocally with the US" An Emirati official has stressed the need for "quiet diplomacy instead of outspoken criticism" during a debate in Abu Dhabi Nov. 14. Legacy: Gulf
UAE’s Masdar thinks Africa poised to be hydrogen hub The African continent has a lot of potential to produce hydrogen as an energy source, but there are also many challenges, according to some observers. Legacy: Gulf
The Security Briefing: deterrence returns to the Gulf In this weekly newsletter, Pentagon Correspondent Jared Szuba rounds up the biggest defense stories from the region. Legacy: Gulf
A reality check looms for Middle East's tech startups Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Qatar World Cup ambassador says homosexuality is 'haram' Qatar’s human rights record is under scrutiny in the lead-up to the World Cup, particularly regarding the treatment of LGBTQ people and laborers. Legacy: Gulf
Bahrain’s CoinMENA to facilitate real estate payments via cryptocurrency The agreement with Carlton Real Estate only applies to certain coins. Cryptocurrency’s utility is increasing in the Gulf. Legacy: Gulf
UAE, Egypt announce new wind farm during COP27 Wind power is growing in Egypt, which is relatively poor in oil and gas. Egypt
The Gulf Briefing: As COP27 kicks off in Egypt, ‘collective action or collective suicide’ In our weekly Gulf Briefing newsletter, we round up key stories to keep you ahead of the game. Check out this week’s edition on COP27. Legacy: Gulf
Saudi crown prince launches electric car company Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman wants the oil-rich kingdom to focus more on green technology as he seeks to diversify the economy. Legacy: Gulf
Saudi Arabia establishes open banking framework Saudi Arabia wants to grow its fintech sector in line with its diversification plan, but finding the right talent could be a challenge. Legacy: Gulf
